First Solar Option Alert: Jan 16 $170 Puts at the Ask: 2998 vs 4689 OI; Earnings 2/25 After Close 

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First Solar Option Alert: Jul 18 $210 Calls at the Ask: 2999 @ $8.0 vs 3053 OI; Earnings 2/25 After Close Ref=$159.25

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First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$59.2K</td>
<td>38.1K</td>
<td>36.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$35.9K</td>
<td>28.1K</td>
<td>18.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$28.9K</td>
<td>21.3K</td>
<td>16.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>15.5K</td>
<td>11.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$45.3K</td>
<td>89.7K</td>
<td>9.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$578.2K</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CFLT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$35.3K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$45.6K</td>
<td>572</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WDC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$26.7K</td>
<td>14.3K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$38.7K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 38 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1162 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.2K, with a price of $51.0 per contract. There were 38144 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 36565 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on February 14, 2025. Parties traded 151 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.9K, with a price of $238.0 per contract. There were 28102 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18199 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on February 14, 2025. Parties traded 105 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.9K, with a price of $276.0 per contract. There were 21361 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16068 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 190 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $177.0 per contract. There were 15505 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11397 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 687 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 39 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.3K, with a price of $66.0 per contract. There were 89765 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9165 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 220 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1314 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $578.2K, with a price of $440.0 per contract. There were 50 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5020 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CFLT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFLT#NASDAQ">CFLT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 1182 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 44 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.3K, with a price of $30.0 per contract. There were 4079 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3060 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FSLR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.6K, with a price of $913.0 per contract. There were 572 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1984 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WDC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 106 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.7K, with a price of $252.0 per contract. There were 14388 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1952 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 17 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $112.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.7K, with a price of $387.0 per contract. There were 2598 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1354 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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First Solar shares are trading higher after Mizuho upgraded the stock from Neutral to Outperform and raised its price target.

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in FSLR usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for First Solar. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 40% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $354,030, and 4 are calls, amounting to $304,231.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $130.0 to $300.0 for First Solar during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for First Solar's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across First Solar's significant trades, within a strike price range of $130.0 to $300.0, over the past month.
<h3>First Solar Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739203233_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>$0.49</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$200.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$84.4K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td align="right">110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$81.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$13.6</td>
<td>$13.2</td>
<td>$13.35</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$61.4K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$15.95</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$56.3K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">86</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About First Solar</h3>
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
<h3>Current Position of First Solar</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 426,819, the FSLR's price is down by -0.58%, now at $167.37. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 15 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for First Solar</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $279.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on First Solar, maintaining a target price of $236. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Guggenheim lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $335. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Overweight rating on First Solar, maintaining a target price of $273. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Seaport Global has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $274. 
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in FSLR usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for First Solar. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 22% leaning bullish and 44% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $184,510, and 5 are calls, amounting to $238,630.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $75.0 to $210.0 for First Solar over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for First Solar's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of First Solar's whale activity within a strike price range from $75.0 to $210.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>First Solar Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738945843_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$85.1K</td>
<td>200</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$16.25</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$77.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$95.95</td>
<td>$94.0</td>
<td>$94.0</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$47.0K</td>
<td>17</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>181</td>
<td align="right">129</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$23.8</td>
<td>$22.3</td>
<td>$22.93</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$45.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About First Solar</h3>
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding First Solar, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of First Solar</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 675,855, the price of FSLR is down -0.46% at $166.9. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 18 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for First Solar</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $279.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Seaport Global upgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $274. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Guggenheim downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $335. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for First Solar, targeting a price of $273. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on First Solar, which currently sits at a price target of $236. 
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First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.83% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.1%. Currently, First Solar has a market capitalization of $17.99 billion. 
Buying $1000 In FSLR: If an investor had bought $1000 of FSLR stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,587.96 today based on a price of $168.00 for FSLR at the time of writing.
<h3>First Solar's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738764908_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In First Solar 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

First Solar's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NYSE">FSLR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.28% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.51 million shares sold short, which is 9.19% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.67 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>First Solar Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738610117_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for First Solar has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing First Solar's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, First Solar's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.12%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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First Solar, meanwhile, will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2024, after the closing bell on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.
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&#8220;This group is just not strong enough, that includes this one. Let's give it a pause for a second,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about RadNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDNT#NASDAQ">RDNT</a>). &#8220;It was a great stock for a long time, I need to see a real bottom.&#8221;
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First Solar shares are trading lower after B of A Securities cut its price target on the stock from $246 to $236.

BofA Securities analyst Dimple Gosai revised the rating or price forecast on several <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/clean-energy">clean energy stocks </a>ahead of the earnings results.
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>): The analyst cut the price forecast from $246 to $236, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FSLR/analyst-ratings">while maintaining a Buy rating.</a>
The analyst writes that updates on the A/D ruling will be pivotal for pricing power, though near-term customer commitments may stay limited.
The analyst says that monitoring warranty remediation costs and the shift of India-manufactured supply to the U.S. will be crucial for evaluating capacity utilization and gross margin gains.
For FY24/FY25, Gosai estimates revenue of $1.502 billion with an adj. EBITDA margin of 44.6% and $5.516 billion with a 55% margin (slightly above consensus).
Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLNC#NASDAQ">FLNC</a>): The analyst cut the price forecast from $25 to $20, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/flnc/analyst-ratings">while reiterating a Buy rating.</a>
Taking about the key focus areas, the analyst expects FY25 revenue cover to rise to the mid-80% range, 25% of U.S. projects to use domestic cells in FY25 and maintain stability in market share.
Gosai estimates revenue of $361 million and gross margin of 12.7% ahead of consensus at $257 million and 11.1% for first quarter 2025.
For FY25, the analyst sees revenue of $3.84 billion near the middle of the guidance range ($3.6 billion-$4.4 billion).
HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HASI#NYSE">HASI</a>): Gosai retained the price forecast of &nbsp;$37 and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hasi/analyst-ratings">a Buy rating on the stock</a>.
The analyst writes that the company&#8217;s key factors to watch include progress on the >$5.5 billion pipeline, developments in the KKR partnership, and the stability of asset yields.
The analyst expects to closely monitor guidance updates, particularly regarding the projected 8%-10% annual adjusted EPS growth through 2026 and the outlook for 2027 amidst policy uncertainties.
The analyst's adjusted EPS estimate for fourth-quarter is 61 cents (slightly higher than the consensus of 59 cents) and for 2024 stands at $2.43 (vs. $2.41 consensus).
Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWEN#NYSE">CWEN</a>): The analyst maintained the price forecast of $32 and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cwen/analyst-ratings">Buy rating on the stock</a>.
Gosai anticipates that wind production data from key western states could provide upside during the seasonally weaker fourth-quarter.
The analyst highlights updates on the path to achieving the 2027 CAFD guidance as a key factor, noting recent M&amp;A activity, including Tuolumne Wind, and the offer of Honeycomb, which add visibility toward reaching the $2.50 midpoint.
The analyst estimates 2024 EBITDA/CAFD of $1.17 billion/$406 million (roughly in-line) and 2025 EBITA/CAFD of 1.24 billion/$432 million (above consensus).
Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>): The analyst cut the price forecast from $20 to $18, while <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/be/analyst-ratings">reiterating an Underperform rating</a>.
Gosai says that key focus areas for the company include ensuring stability in order flow, securing greenfield projects, and tracking developments related to ITC impacts, which are pivotal for project economics.
While utility partnerships are expected to increase, maintaining cost competitiveness and improving margins will be critical for achieving the company&#8217;s goals, adds the analyst.
The analyst's 2024 revenue estimate falls at the lower end of the guidance range of $1.4 billion-$1.6 billion, and expects gross margins to be below consensus at 24.3%, vs. the 26.6% consensus and 28% guidance.
Also, the analyst sees 2025 revenue and EBITDA below consensus.
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The analyst expects the outlook for the near term to be impacted by one-off headwinds, including the expiration of the Warrior Run PPA, divestitures in Brazil and Ohio, and droughts in Columbia. FLNC monetization is not expected in the near term.
The analyst says they are looking for updates on the $3.5 billion asset sale program while anticipating near-term EPS dilution and execution risks in the renewables segment.
Gosai estimates 2024 EBITDA of $2.65 billion, at the lower end of the $2.6 billion-$2.9 billion guidance and in line with consensus at $2.66 billion.
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B of A Securities analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintains First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $246 to $236.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on First Solar, Lowers Price Target to $236

Across the recent three months, 21 analysts have shared their insights on First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $271.43, along with a high estimate of $367.00 and a low estimate of $209.00. A 5.18% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $286.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738011678_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The perception of First Solar by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Christine Cho</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$273.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Osha</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tom Curran</td>
<td>Seaport Global</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$274.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$209.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Kallo</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$267.00</td>
<td>$307.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dushyant Ailani</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$248.00</td>
<td>$257.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kashy Harrison</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kashy Harrison</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Percoco</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$367.00</td>
<td>$301.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christine Cho</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Maheep Mandloi</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$257.00</td>
<td>$274.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Osha</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$368.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Lee</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$279.00</td>
<td>$311.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Dendrinos</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kashy Harrison</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sean Morgan</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$278.00</td>
<td>$281.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ameet Thakkar</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$286.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Biju Perincheril</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$252.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Percoco</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$297.00</td>
<td>$329.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julien Dumoulin-Smith</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$269.00</td>
<td>$321.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to First Solar. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of First Solar compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for First Solar's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of First Solar's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FSLR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on First Solar analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About First Solar</h2>
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of First Solar</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: First Solar displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 10.81%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: First Solar's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 35.26%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): First Solar's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 4.22%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): First Solar's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.79%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: First Solar's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.09, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Looking at options history for First Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) we detected 13 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 46% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 46% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $304,524 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $224,350.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $110.0 to $270.0 for First Solar over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for First Solar's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across First Solar's significant trades, within a strike price range of $110.0 to $270.0, over the past month.
<h3>First Solar Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
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<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$18.6</td>
<td>$18.6</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$66.9K</td>
<td align="right">33</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$16.25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$61.2K</td>
<td align="right">213</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.0</td>
<td>$23.5</td>
<td>$24.5</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$58.8K</td>
<td align="right">186</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$55.75</td>
<td>$54.6</td>
<td>$55.16</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$44.1K</td>
<td align="right">353</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$67.8</td>
<td>$66.8</td>
<td>$67.8</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$40.6K</td>
<td align="right">74</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About First Solar</h3>
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
Having examined the options trading patterns of First Solar, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of First Solar</h3>
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<li>Trading volume stands at 1,993,707, with FSLR's price down by -2.9%, positioned at $169.06.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 32 days.</li>
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<h3>Expert Opinions on First Solar</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $272.6666666666667.
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
09:34 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$170.00	Jan 16, 2026	330	3000	2998	64	4689	TRADE	BEARISH
01:59 PMFeb 12, 2025	CALL	$210.00	Jul 18, 2025	148	3001	2999	98	3053	TRADE	BULLISH